Foundry Operator - 1st Shift OWW

Precision Castparts; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Wickliffe, OH is seeking a Vacuum Cast Technician I to maintain and operate the vacuum casting furnace and support the casting department. You will perform routine maintenance, record work on SOP logs, ensure safety, and uphold quality standards while collaborating with team members in a fast-paced foundry environment.

Additional duties include logging all activities, assisting with metal prep, mold setup, and burnouts, and complying with SOPs.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Foundry experience is a plus.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Teamwork is essential.
• Maintenance experience is beneficial.
• Must have recent Foundry Utility certification.
• No attendance warnings within the last year.
• No written quality warnings within the last year.
• Demonstrate proficiency with applicable procedure instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate vacuum casting furnace to produce quality castings.
• Perform routine furnace maintenance functions.
• Record all work and necessary information on SOP logs.
• Support casting dept. tasks: basic metal prep, cutting/grinding, mold chamber cleaning, prep of mods, burnouts, and setting up molds in furnaces.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Follow safety rules and SOPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Foundry experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Maintenance experience

Foundry Utility certification

Punctuality & reliability

Job description

• Maintaining and operating vacuum casting furnace as required to produce quality castings.
• Must perform all routine furnace maintenance functions.
• Meet the specific requirements of the efficiency standards as established.
• Record all work performed and all necessary information on logs as prescribed on Standard Operating Procedure Requirements (SOP).
• Performs support functions in the casting department. These functions include basic metal prep, such as cutting and grinding, cleaning mold chambers, assisting in prepping the mods at the furnaces prior to cast, assisting in burnouts, preparing baffles, making baffle changes, and setting up molds inside the furnace.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Keep work area in a clean, orderly, and safe working condition and follow all safety rules.
• All training requirements must be met to be deemed a fully trained Vacuum Cast Technician I.
• Comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervision.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and operating vacuum casting furnace as required to produce quality castings.
• Must perform all routine furnace maintenance functions.
• Meet the specific requirements of the efficiency standards as established.
• Record all work performed and all necessary information on logs as prescribed on Standard Operating Procedure Requirements (SOP).
• Performs support functions in the casting department. These functions include basic metal prep, such as cutting and grinding, cleaning mold chambers, assisting in prepping the mods at the furnaces prior to cast, assisting in burnouts, preparing baffles, making baffle changes, and setting up molds inside the furnace.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Keep work area in a clean, orderly, and safe working condition and follow all safety rules.
• All training requirements must be met to be deemed a fully trained Vacuum Cast Technician I.
• Comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervision.
  
  

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude a must.
• Previous foundry experience a plus.
• Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Teamwork essential.
• Maintenance experience beneficial.
• Must have recent Foundry Utility certification.
• No Attendance warnings within the last year.
• No written Quality warnings within the last year.
• Demonstrate proficiency of applicable procedure instructions.
  
  

Requirements

• Meet or exceed defined Visual Acuity (when required).
• Meet color perception standards needed in performance of job requirements (when required).
• Additional training to comply with applicable SOP/Certifications (when required).
• Must be willing to work on an off workweek.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).